Mazda SKYACTIV automatic transmission
December 9, 2011
Mazda has been developing a whole new set of technology improvements under the name of SkyActive, due the increased efficiency and friendliness to the environment of the new developed parts.
One of this parts, is the new 6 speed automatic transmission, that seems to have all the benefits:
- shift times fast as a manual Mx-5 tranny
- 7% increased fuel consumption and obviously less CO2 in the air
- smoothness in city drive
- lightweight design
The video below explains the new SkyActive technology and how this transmission is made of both a automatic torque converter and manual clutch. Probably it will be available for the next RX-8/RX-9 model to come in around 2013.
Mazda RX8 R3 on Cadwell Park track
June 14, 2011
An R3 model RX8 running on the Cadwell track.
On the track also run some other track oriented cars: Vauxhall Speedster, Mitsubishi EVO X, porsche 911, mazda mx5 and other RX8’s .
Mazda RX8 turbo versus RX7
May 29, 2011
Turbocharged RX8 chasing RX7 on mountain roads
RX8 vs EVO X vs M3 vs GT-r vs S2000
May 16, 2011
A nice circuit race filmed from 6 different cameras where the RX8 R3 2009 model shows it’s party piece: the amazing handling.
Here are the stock values of the cars:
Mazda RX8 R3 model: 231 bhp rotary engine RWD
BMW M3 E90 : RWD 4 door with naturally aspirated 4.0 V8 with 420 bhp
Nissan GT-R: AWD with ~485 bhp from a twin turbo V6 3.7 litres
Honda S2000 : 2.0 240 bhp naturally aspirated VTEC high revving engine with RWD
EVO X: 2.0 turbocharged 300 bhp on AWD
Versus Porsche Boxter on a track
April 26, 2011
Porsche boxter got beaten by RX8 on atlanta road track
RX8 R3 on the track
April 4, 2011
As shown in a previous post, “Car and driver” set the R3 version on the 3d place in the best handling car for less than 100K dollars:
Jet Stream™ Electric Supercharger
January 18, 2011
There is a new product on our shop : Jet Stream™ Electric Supercharger
The Jet Stream™ Electric Supercharger is capable of boost levels up to 2psi!! Finally for or a fraction of the cost of a normal Supercharger you can receive similar increases in horsepower. Our easy to follow instruction manual will guide you through the process of the entire install procedure which is extremely easy and can be applied to virtually any vehicle.. The Jet Stream Electric Supercharger takes absolutely no mechanical skill to build and install and will immediately be capable of delivering a 5-30% boost in horsepower throughout the entire RPM band.
Gain up to 2psi equivalent boost, from 750cfm airflow
Supercharger capable up to 24,500 rpm
Compatible with all vehicle makes/models
Easy Installation, Installs directly onto air intake system
Easy operation by momentary push button switch
Not harmfull to your car in any way
Increases your cars gas mileage by up to 10%
Parts readily available worldwide, cost less than $100
Instructions downloadable directly after purchase
RX8 vs S2000 vs M3
December 13, 2010
BMW M3 CSL vs HONDA S2000 vs LOTUS Elise Sport vs Mazda RX8 Type S vs Mercedes SL55 AMG
RX8 quarter mile run with GTECH2
October 31, 2010
Mazda RX8 quarter mile run with GTECH2: 14.82 seconds
Supercharged RX-8 by Mazdatrix
October 15, 2010
Interview with Dave Lemon, owner of Mazdatrix and driver of this supercharged Mazda RX-8. Street class time attack. Stock engine, supercharger and intercooler.
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